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wipers squeaks & skips on windshield

Old May 21, 2010 | 07:46 PM
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wipers squeaks & skips on windshield

it rained here in so. cal last week & I noticed that my wipers(new) squeaks & will also skips(bounce) across the windshield........have anyone encounter the same problem? any suggestions?

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Old May 21, 2010 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by C32Andy
it rained here in so. cal last week & I noticed that my wipers(new) squeaks & will also skips(bounce) across the windshield........have anyone encounter the same problem? any suggestions?

Andy
I have the same problem.
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Old May 21, 2010 | 08:10 PM
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Replace the windshield wipers. Make sure you use those little alcohol swabs on the rubber before you install the new blades, else in a few months you'll suffer from the same squeaking.

And make sure you get decent blades. You get what you pay for.
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Old May 21, 2010 | 08:13 PM
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Reference bulletins S-B-82.30/366d & S-B-82.35/621a, dealer should adjust wiper arm angle and replace inserts under warranty.
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Reference bulletins S-B-82.30/366d & S-B-82.35/621a, dealer should adjust wiper arm angle and replace inserts under warranty.
thanks. what would we do without u.
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Old May 22, 2010 | 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by konigstiger
Reference bulletins S-B-82.30/366d & S-B-82.35/621a, dealer should adjust wiper arm angle and replace inserts under warranty.
thanks again Dan!! I will bring these 2 bulletin the the dealership
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